Early in Tagalog
“Early” in Tagalog translates to “maaga”, used to describe something happening before the usual or expected time. Learning to use “early” properly in Tagalog will help you discuss schedules, punctuality, and timing in your daily Filipino conversations.
Word: Early
Definition:
- Early /ˈɜːrli/
- Adjective: Happening or done before the usual or expected time; belonging to the first part of a particular period.
- Adverb: Before the usual or expected time; near the beginning of a period of time or a process.
Synonyms: Maaga, Nang maaga, Maagang-maaga, Una, Maagang oras
Examples:
- English: I always wake up early in the morning to exercise.
- Tagalog: Lagi akong gumigising nang maaga sa umaga upang mag-ehersisyo.
- English: She arrived early for the meeting and waited in the lobby.
- Tagalog: Siya ay dumating nang maaga para sa pulong at naghintay sa lobby.
- English: The early bird catches the worm, as the saying goes.
- Tagalog: Ang maagang ibon ay nakakahuli ng uod, ayon sa kasabihan.
- English: It’s too early to make a decision about the project.
- Tagalog: Masyadong maaga pa upang gumawa ng desisyon tungkol sa proyekto.
- English: They celebrated their anniversary early this year because of their travel plans.
- Tagalog: Ipinagdiwang nila ang kanilang anibersaryo nang maaga ngayong taon dahil sa kanilang mga plano sa paglalakbay.
